Method and apparatus for monitoring telephonic members and providing directory assistance
US8090090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2242/22
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Telephone users desiring directory assistance services are connected via standard telephone procedures to a directory assistance provider, such as an operator. An operator provides the destination number and initiates a connection to that number. Once that connection is initiated, the connection is monitored for the occurrence of a predetermined condition, such as a busy signal. If no such condition is detected, the caller proceeds with the call in the normal manner. If, however, such a condition is detected, the caller is automatically transferred to a directory assistance provider for further help.
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